BlackRock stories
OpenAI launches Trusted Access for Cyber with major names
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network security
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cloud security
OpenAI expands Trusted Access for Cyber with Bank of America, BlackRock and others, backing defenders, researchers and open-source security teams.
OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding
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saas
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
OpenAI secures USD $122 billion in funding as Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank back a rapid expansion in compute, enterprise tools and product plans.
BlackRock tops APAC fund brand ranking for fifth year
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ai
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blackrock
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scale
BlackRock has retained the top APAC fund brand spot for a fifth year as JPMorgan, PIMCO and Blackstone jostle in Broadridge's latest ranking.
DigiCert updates document trust tool to curb AI fraud
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mfa
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martech
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rpa
DigiCert adds centralised signing controls and new integrations to its Document Trust Manager as it targets AI-driven document fraud and compliance risks.
10x Banking marks 100th release with platform 10.0
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fintech
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blockchain
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risk & compliance
10x Banking launches version 10.0 of its core platform, its 100th release, adding richer lending tools and custom logic hooks for banks.
'Give to Give' vs 'Give to Gain'
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apple
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blackrock
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iwd
Women are urged to shift from self-effacing 'give to give' to confident 'give to gain', turning generosity into visible power and progress.
Anthropic raises USD $30 billion, hits USD $380b value
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Anthropic raises USD $30bn in new backing, lifting the AI group's valuation to USD $380bn as demand for its Claude models surges.
Broken rails, better rails: why TradFi needs DeFi now
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
As analogue-era banking creaks under digital demand, DeFi is quietly rewiring the rails of global finance, not blowing them up.
osapiens raises USD $100m to reach unicorn status
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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saas
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
German sustainability software firm osapiens raises USD $100m Series C led by Decarbonization Partners, propelling it to unicorn status.
Databricks raises USD $4bn, valued at USD $134bn
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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erp
Databricks secures over USD $4bn in fresh funding, lifting its valuation to USD $134bn as demand for AI data infrastructure surges.
Bitcoin 2.0 - 2025 is the year crypto grew up (mostly!)
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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crypto
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defi
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bitcoin
In 2025, Bitcoin matured as governments bought it and institutions integrated it, transforming crypto from speculative frenzy to a stable asset class.
Snowflake backs open semantic data standard to boost AI trust
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake and partners launch the Open Semantic Interchange to create a unified, open standard for semantic data, boosting trust in AI and business intelligence.
Banks accelerate shift from AI research to practical deployment
Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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fintech
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cx
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data science
Banks have accelerated the shift from AI research to practical tools, with top institutions rapidly deploying innovations in trading, fraud prevention, and customer service.
How to invest like you're uber rich (even if you're not!)
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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crypto
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fintech
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blockchain
Tokenisation and blockchain tech are breaking barriers, letting everyday investors access alternative assets once reserved for the ultra-wealthy.
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise & Versa boost secure network access
Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has deepened its partnership with Versa to enhance secure network access with expanded Zero Trust and Secure SD-WAN solutions for enterprises.
Snowflake launches AI agents to ease enterprise data access
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Snowflake unveils AI agents to simplify enterprise data access, enabling users to query both structured and unstructured data via natural language interactions.
Building institutional trust in a decentralized world
Wed, 21st May 2025
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.
Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high, surpassing USD $75k
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
Bitcoin has surged past USD $75,000, achieving a new all-time high as economic shifts and the launch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs drive its remarkable growth.
Fivetran hits $300m ARR amid AI-driven data demand
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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martech
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it automation
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cdp
Fivetran's ARR surpasses $300 million as businesses increasingly turn to AI, boosting demand for automated data movement, says CEO George Fraser.
Qumulo appoints Douglas Gourlay as new president & CEO
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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storage
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arista networks
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blackrock
Qumulo appoints Douglas Gourlay as CEO and President, tasking the former Arista Networks exec with driving the next growth phase amid AI and cloud innovations.